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UPPERWORKS [2 records]

Record 1 2017-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shipbuilding
DEF

The ship's hull structure above the waterline.

Key term(s)
  • upper work
  • deadwork
  • upperwork

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions navales
DEF

Ensemble de la structure du navire au dessus de la ligne de flottaison.

OBS

œuvres mortes : terme uniformisé par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale.

Key term(s)
  • œuvre morte
  • superstructure

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Construcción naval
OBS

Término de vela también.

Key term(s)
  • obra muerta
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Record 2 2015-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts
DEF

In general usage, permanent structure-s above level-s of weather deck; for official purpose of determining freeboard (qv), any decked structure above freeboard deck and extending from side to side of vessel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux
DEF

Sur un navire, construction placée sur le pont supérieur, faisant corps avec la coque (château, dunette, etc.) et s'étendant sur toute la largeur du bâtiment.

Spanish

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